A helicopter has been pictured on top of The Needles Lighthouse on the Isle of Wight.

The image was captured by Dave, one of the watch keepers at Needles Coastwatch Station.

The chopper was spotted earlier today (Tuesday) and yesterday (Monday).

It's believed to be owned by Trinity House, the official lighthouse authority in England.

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It's thought the organisaton is carrying out planned maintenance to the iconic, Grade II-listed structure.

Last month (January), the County Press reported about the charity's plans to alter parts of the tower internally, as well as fit a new door.

The authority said it forms part of a modernisation project, which will update navigation aids, and electrical and mechanical systems to the latest standards and remove obsolete equipment.

The helicopter took off from the charity's lighthouse tender ship, THV Galatea, which is anchored off Yarmouth.